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Candidates should have a minimum 2.2 grade, honours (level 8) undergraduate degree in law or in a cognate discipline, such as criminology, social policy, sociology, politics, history, psychology etc.  This must be a recognised primary degree that is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.  A personal statement of up to 1,000 words outlining why an applicant is suitable for the programme should be included as part of an application.  This personal statement will form part of the assessment by the Admissions Committee.

These are the minimum entry requirements and meeting these requirements will not guarantee an offer of entry onto the programme, as entry to the programme is competitive.  Applications by applicants with other types of diplomas or who do not reach this minimum level of qualifications will be determined by the Admissions Committee in line with the University’s policy on recognition of prior experiential learning.  The programme will also be accessible to international students from all jurisdictions, as no prior knowledge of the common law is required.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Minimum English language requirements:

•             IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score

•             TOEFL (Paper based test): 585

•             TOEFL (Internet based test): 95

•             PTE (Pearson): 62

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MH69J

The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application.  Failure to do so will delay your application being processed.  Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement not exceeding 1,000 words explaining why they should be considered.

Part-time students complete 30 taught credits each year.

Not all modules offered will run every year; offerings are dependent upon demand and other potential constraints.  Outside of a small number of compulsory modules, students may choose any combination of modules they wish.

More details in Course Finder….

Duration: 2 years Part-time

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE LWCRP5 - COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credits: 30 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY LW656 10 2 COMPARATIVE PENAL POLICY LW686 10 1 COMPARATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE LW627 10 1 CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE LW631 10 1 GLOBAL POLICING LW665 10 1 HISTORICAL GENDERED VIOLENCE AND THE STATE LW698 10 1 HUMAN TRAFFICKING: POLICY, PERSPECTIVES AND DEBATES SP613A 10 Year-Long PLACEMENT LW693 10 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY LW696 10 1 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE LW687 10 2 TRANSNATIONAL AND GLOBAL CRIME LW667 10 2

Year 2

COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE LWCRP52 - COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credits: 30 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMPARATIVE PENAL POLICY LW686 10 1 COMPARATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE LW627 10 1 CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE LW631 10 1 GLOBAL POLICING LW665 10 1 HISTORICAL GENDERED VIOLENCE AND THE STATE LW698 10 1 HUMAN TRAFFICKING: POLICY, PERSPECTIVES AND DEBATES SP613A 10 Year-Long PLACEMENT LW693 10 2 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE LW687 10 2 TRANSNATIONAL AND GLOBAL CRIME LW667 10 2

Programme Director: Dr Ian Marder
Tel: 01 474 7598
Email: ian.marder@mu.ie
Website: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law
Address: Department of Law, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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The programme will allow students to build upon their existing qualifications with a view to accessing positions within the justice and security field, with the additional advantage that students will be provided with a genuinely international and comparative outlook. Graduates may go on to work in careers within An Gardaí Síochána, the security industry, data analytics, probation, the prison service, the civil service, research institutes, academia, the NGO sector, etc.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site